Looking Sharp in CAP Uniforms

1. Susan P. Parker Deputy Director, Membership Services 2005 Summer National Board Looking Sharp in CAP Uniforms

2. CAP Uniforms CAPM 39-1 covers uniform wear policy New regulation published 23 March 2005 Working Change 1 now Air Force retains control over the grade insignia and any devices on the AF-style uniforms

3. CAP Uniforms How Changes come about Member submits thru chain of command Staffed at National Headquarters (Development Committee) NB considers once a year Changes to CAP distinguishing differences go thru AF chain to AU & AETC

4. Uniforms Weight, Weight, Weight! CAP weight standards are AF standards plus 10% 10% is 10% There is no body fat equivalent for CAP Members who do not meet standards must not wear AF style uniforms Cadets over 18 must meet weight standards Hair and Grooming No waivers for beards Jewelry Extremely critical to relationship with Air Force Most Common Infractions

5. Service Uniforms Fit is especially important Service Coat Fit easily over chest and shoulders Bottom edge extends 3 to 3 ½ inches below top of thigh Should not pull or bunch in back above waist Sleeves end ¼ inch from heel of thumb Collar shows at least ¼ to ½ inch above coat collar and center back

6. Uniform Fit Trousers/Slacks Worn at natural waist - no bunching at waist or sagging in seat Horizontal wrinkles at waist, tightness in crotch and bulging in side pockets indicate too small Rest on front of shoe or boot with slight break in crease Back edge approximately 7/8 inch longer than front

7. Uniform Fit Skirts Hang naturally over hips Horizontal wrinkles at waist or bulging in side pockets indicate too small No shorter than top of kneecap nor longer than bottom of kneecap

8. Accouterments Proper placement is key U.S. and C.A.P. Cutouts Grade insignia No metal grade for senior members

9. Placement Wing/region patch ½ inch from shoulder seam Centered on epaulet To crease or not to crease Nametag Shirts Females even with to 1 ½ higher or lower than first button Service coat Cadets - blue Seniors - silver

10. Placement Aviation Badges ½ inch above ribbons Specialty Insignia ½ inch above ribbons, below aviation badge Specialty Badges Men – Pocket Women Service Coat Blouse Command Badge Sitting Unit and Group commanders ½ above nametag

11. Ribbons Mandatory on Service Coat Military and CAP Seniors – all badges/ribbons must not exceed notch of collar Optional on blue AF-shirt Military and CAP • Excellent tool for order of precedence http://www.dafab.us/CAPCode/CAPRibbons.htm • Link on Member Services and Cadet Programs web page

12. Battle Dress Uniform Only woodland green authorized Grade now worn on both sides of collar – effective 30 Sep 05 1 Apr 06 Must meet weight and grooming standards 1/8 inch of blue shows around embroidered devices Headgear Boonie hats not authorized!

13. Mess Dress Uniform Authorized for Senior Member Officers and NCOs Must meet weight and grooming standards Shoulder boards CAP Seal Enamel or bullion Buttons Miniature medals Badges

14. CAP Distinctive Uniforms Blazer uniform or aviator shirt equivalent to AF-style blue uniform Blazer uniform with regimental tie/floppy bow Blue CAP tie/bow still authorized but regimental preferred Grade on black nametag CAP crest Gray slacks Commercial dress slacks, not casual slacks/skirts Semi-formal blazer combination Remove nametag One miniature medal Bow tie

15. Aviator Shirt Aviator shirt – Senior Members only Worn with gray epaulets Black nametag option phased out Feb 01 CAP aviation badge, one additional CAP badge No military badges CAP ribbons optional No military ribbons Long sleeves = tie/floppy bow (blue AF or blue CAP)

16. CAP Field Uniform Worn same as AF BDUs CAP tape and nametape No military badges/patches Trousers may be bloused Headgear not required Blue flight jacket authorized If worn same devices as shirt Blue BDU hat Civilian outergarments

17. CAP Utility Uniform • One-piece, flightsuit style • Replaces CAP jumpsuit • Phase out 31 Dec 03 • Worn as CAP or AF-style flightsuit • No military patches • No headgear required • Any civilian outergarment • Not nomex!

18. CAP Summer Uniform/Golf Shirt Three shirts currently authorized All are dark blue White golf shirt phased out 1 Jan 02 Ultramarine blue golf shirt phased out 1 Jan 03 Two have embroidered seal One has name and aviation badge One has white screen printed seal

19. Flight suits AF-style flight suit Must meet weight and grooming standards White, black or brown t-shirts Leather namepatch Optional Right shoulder patches Flight cap or CAP baseball cap • CAP flight suit • White t-shirt • Leather namepatch • Optional right shoulder patches • No military badges • Flight cap or CAP baseball cap

20. New Items Three-level EMT Badge EMT- Basic EMT-Intermediate EMT-Paramedic Working Gortex Parka Overblouse for Aviator Shirt Jacket for CAP Distinctive Uniforms

21. Uniform Phase Out Dates Aviator shirt w/blazer nametag – Feb 01 White golf shirt – 1 Jan 02 Ultramarine blue golf shirt – 1 Jan 03 BDUs and Flight suits without grade insignia – 1 Jan 2003 Jumpsuit –31 Dec 03 CAP seal patch on flightsuits and utility uniform – 31 March 2004 CAP cutout on BDUs - 30 September 05 1 April 2006

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